A Seattle trucking startup, Convoy, was primed to become the largest logistics firm on the continent– and possibly in the world. It had a promising start, backed by big-name tech investors including Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, and CEO Dan Lewis was an Amazon veteran himself. The company took off like a rocket in 2015. …
In today’s fast-paced world, efficient delivery services are crucial for businesses to stay competitive. Whether you are running a small local delivery service or a large-scale logistics operation, optimizing your delivery routes is essential for reducing costs, improving customer satisfaction, and minimizing your environmental footprint. This blog will explore advanced route optimization strategies, software tools, …
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In the dynamic world of logistics, staying ahead of the curve is key to success. One of the most exciting and transformative developments on the horizon is the advent of electric semi trucks. With the world’s eyes on sustainability and the environment, electric semis are poised to reshape the industry in profound ways. We’ve covered …
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Ways to drive efficiency in your logistics operations
Being a logistics manager is an important role with a great deal of responsibility, but it can be an excellent, stable career for the right person.
Online shopping has been steadily on the rise since the early 2000s. Amazon originally sold nothing but books. In 1998, they began offering CDs, followed by electronics, toys, and tools the following year. By 2000, the tech giant had shipped 20 million items to 150 different countries. E-commerce continued to grow in the following decades, …
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It goes without saying that truck drivers are responsible for stocking the aisles of your favorite grocery stores and supermarkets. Truck drivers transport a lot more than food, clothes, and toilet paper, however. They transport everything. The most hazardous materials have to get from point A to point B somehow, and that dangerous job falls …
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In case you missed it, operations at our local ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have been caught in the center of a vortex of port negotiations for months on end. The ILWU (International Longshore and Warehouse Union) represents longshore workers. The PCA (Pacific Maritime Association) represents shippers. The pair have been negotiating new …
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AI, short for artificial intelligence, is the buzzword of the year. It’s making waves in every industry, but the implications in the trucking industry are dramatic. Trucking AI is gradually reshaping everything from how we drive to how we use our resources in the office. There’s a learning curve, without a doubt, but thus far, …
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Best Yet Express is always growing. The more customers we serve, the more efficiency becomes a priority. In a busy warehouse and shipping yard, there are so many moving parts to keep track of. To help us continue fulfilling our pledge to provide the best service around, we’ve brought on a new dispatch manager, Keith …
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